Longest time to live with a medical ventilator (male)
- Who
- Janusz Świtaj
- What
- 30:152 year(s):day(s)
- Where
- Poland (Jastrzębie-Zdrój)
- When
- 10 October 2023
The longest time to live with a medical ventilator (male) is 30 years 152 days, by Janusz Świtaj (Poland), in Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Poland, as of 10 October 2023.
Janusz has required a medical ventilator since a traffic accident in 1993. He hopes that his story will inspire those struggling with a similar life situation and give them hope. Despite breathing failure, he travels, participates in sports and cultural events, and enjoys taking on new activities. He is actively involved in helping those in need, providing professional assistance thanks to his continued studies. As of the record's approval, he is currently in his fourth year of postgraduate studies in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy in Katowice, Poland.